This is actually potentially bad news for travelers looking for bargain flights to Tokyo. The Malaysian flights to Kuala Lumpur made a stop in Tokyo, and it was possible, sometimes at a discount, to buy tickets between L.A. and Tokyo. For now, the service is operated three times per week on a Boeing 777.

“The factors contributing to this negative situation include overcapacity and competition resulting in lower yields, the high cost of operating the B777 aircraft and pressure from fuel cost increases. These are adding further pressure to the expenses of the group, which we are continuously evaluating.”